Layton Construction celebrated the opening of its new Tampa office in the Corporate Center at International Plaza, according to a report published October 15. The celebration occurred as bands from approaching hurricane Isaias brought heavy rain to Hillsborough County, prompting the company to simultaneously prepare statewide teams for potential weather impacts.
The office opening featured local artwork curated by Echelon Fine Art founder and lead curator Patti Suzette. The event included a stuffed animal adoption station for donation to local children's hospitals and a muralist who created pieces featuring guest stories. Karley Fant, a Business Development Director with Smith Seckman Reid, Inc., noted that the activation stations were focused on community giving.
Layton Vice President Andy Jodway stated the company chose Tampa because its central location is highly accessible for delivering services to clients. The company has been working in Florida for 15 years, completing 44 projects since its first project in Ponte Vedra Beach in 2013. Vice President of Business Development Whitney Walter noted that the company aims to be nimble and flexible to serve both large hospitals and rural freestanding emergency rooms.
The company's recent Florida portfolio includes a tower expansion at West Marion Community Hospital in Ocala, which received an ENR Southwest region Healthcare sector Award of Merit. Layton also completed the Oak Hill South Emergency FSER in Spring Hill this year, marking its 29th project with HCA Florida and its fourth freestanding emergency room in Florida in 14 months.
Layton Construction is a privately held national general contractor headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. The company operates 16 strategic offices across the United States and employs more than 2,200 professionals. In 2026, Modern Healthcare named Layton the 4th Top Healthcare General Contractor.
The company remains prepared for Florida's extreme weather conditions, including hurricanes, extreme heat, and flooding. Senior Project Manager Mitchell Koch noted that the company begins making calls once a storm is identified. During the Isaias event, Layton monitored the storm closely to prepare for mobilization, while Senior Superintendents James Moore and Narciso Tanguma were positioned in Alabama and Panama City Beach to inspect facilities following the storm.
